Claxton looks at home in San Antonio

Speedy Claxton didn’t do his former team any favors at the beginning of Saturday’s game at the SBC Center. He had seven points in the first quarter as the Warriors built a 27-16 lead.

The former Spurs guard came off the bench to help San Antonio win the 2003 NBA title. He played in only 30 regular-season games in the 2002-03 season due to injuries, but made his mark in the playoffs. He went to the Warriors as a free agent, but has received warm receptions from Spurs fans when he has returned to play in San Antonio.

The fourth-year guard from Hofstra is averaging career bests of 11.7 points, 5.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds. He scored a season-best 22 points in a loss to the Clippers and had 12 assists in a loss to New Orleans on Wednesday.

Claxton is averaging 17.4 points and 7.4 assists over the last five games. He looks to continue to carry a big load for the Warriors with veteran guard Derek Fisher out with an injury.

He had 10 points but only one assist in the last meeting with the Spurs.